Galya Pwerle

Galya Pwerle top ten paintings sold

Galya Pwerle (born circa 1920s–2020s) was an acclaimed Anmatyerre elder from the Utopia region and the youngest member of the legendary “Pwerle Sisters”—working alongside Minnie Pwerle, Emily Pwerle, and Molly Pwerle. [1]

Much like her sisters, Galya Pwerle’s individual works do not trade on a multi-million dollar global “Top 10” list, which is typically reserved for rare early masterpieces by a tiny group of foundational desert fathers. Instead, Galya’s art represents a strong, reliable segment of contemporary Indigenous fine art. Her public secondary market auction record sits at $4,800 AUD, while premium investment canvases traded through elite galleries generally range between $2,000 and $14,000+ AUD. [1, 2]

Below is an overview of her highest verified market milestones and the artistic styles fine art collectors track:

Verified Highest Sales & Market Benchmarks

• Women’s Sacred Site (2005)
  • Sale Price: $13,662 AUD (Traded through the Aboriginal Gallery of Dreamings)
  • Significance: This stands as one of her highest verified primary market gallery sales records.
  • Aesthetic: A large-scale, early-career masterwork documenting the geographical boundaries and spiritual tracks left behind during traditional ceremonies. [1, 2]
• Untitled (Davidson Auctions)
  • Sale Price: $4,800 AUD (Sold in December 2021 via Davidson Auctions)
  • Significance: This represents her all-time highest public secondary market auction record. [1]
• Awelye Atnwengerrp (Gallery Linen)
  • Market Value Tier: $3,000 – $5,000 AUD (Multiple original gallery distributions)
  • Significance: Standard large-scale premium linen layouts (approx. 90 x 120 cm) trade reliably in this bracket at major urban galleries like Kate Owen Gallery. [1, 2]

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Key Value Indicators for Galya Pwerle

When high-end urban galleries or auction houses appraise an artwork by Galya Pwerle, its valuation relies heavily on three core criteria:

1. The 2004 Workshop Provenance: While Galya painted throughout her elder years, her most historically sought-after works trace back to an iconic workshop organized in 2004 by her niece, Barbara Weir. Canvases stemming from this explosive initial workshop carry a distinct market premium. [1]
2. Bold Expressive Awelye Lines: Like her sisters, Galya’s paintings depict the sacred Awelye Atnwengerrp (Women’s Dreaming). However, Galya’s specific visual fingerprint is defined by painting exceptionally bold, wide, and highly expressive brush lines. These raw structures represent the dancing tracks left in the sand and body paint patterns. Canvases displaying these structural, high-contrast configurations hold far higher investment value than softer, blended variants. [1]
3. The Pwerle Sisters Multi-Panel Collaborative Premium: Collectors place a massive premium on rare, large-scale multi-panel canvases where Galya painted in direct collaboration with her sisters Molly, Emily, or Minnie. These multi-hand pieces are historically vital artifacts that command upper-tier pricing at premium auction blocks. [1]

If you are evaluating or researching an artwork by Galya Pwerle, let me know:

• Do you have an official gallery registration code (such as DACOU, Delmore, or AGOD annotations) on the back of the linen?
• Are you checking a standalone canvas or a collaborative piece painted with her sisters?
• Would you like me to map out upcoming Australian fine art auctions handling premium Utopia region masterworks?

Sep 28, 2026

GALYA PWERLE, Utopia, NT (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 51 x 120 x 2 cm. (20.07 x 47.24 x 0.79 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Jul 27, 2026

GALYA PWERLE, Australia (Aboriginal) (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 51 x 120 x 2 cm. (20.07 x 47.24 x 0.79 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Jun 02, 2026

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 101cm x 146cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD700

Apr 27, 2026

GALYA PWERLE, Australia (Aboriginal) (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 51 x 120 x 2 cm. (20.07 x 47.24 x 0.79 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Mar 02, 2026

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 101cm x 146cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Mar 02, 2026

GALYA PWERLE, Australia (Aboriginal) (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 51 x 120 x 2 cm. (20.07 x 47.24 x 0.79 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Feb 25, 2026

GALYA PWERLE, Australia (Aboriginal) (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 79 x 80 x 2 cm. (31.10 x 31 1/2 x 0.79 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Feb 11, 2026

GALYA PWERLE, Australia (Aboriginal) (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 79 x 80 x 2 cm. (31.10 x 31 1/2 x 0.79 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Jan 08, 2026

GALYA PWERLE, Australia (Aboriginal) (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 79 x 80 x 2 cm. (31.10 x 31 1/2 x 0.79 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Jan 02, 2026

GALYA PWERLE, ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 98cm x 98cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD600

Dec 15, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 99cm x 97cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD550

Nov 02, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 101cm x 146cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Oct 28, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, (c1914 – 2006), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2020, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 66.5 x 76 x 2 cm. (26.1 x 29.9 x 0.7 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD500

Oct 01, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, Australia (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (unstretched), 84 x 85 cm. (33.0 x 33.4 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD240

Sep 28, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 100cm x 146cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD850

Sep 22, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, (c1914 – 2006), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2020, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 66.5 x 76 x 2 cm. (26.1 x 29.9 x 0.7 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD280

Sep 17, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, Australia (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (unstretched), 84 x 85 cm. (33.0 x 33.4 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Sep 14, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 101cm x 146cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Sep 03, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, Australia (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (unstretched), 84 x 85 cm. (33.0 x 33.4 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Aug 31, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 98cm x 99cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD750

Aug 31, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 99cm x 100cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD600

Aug 20, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, Australia (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (unstretched), 84 x 85 cm. (33.0 x 33.4 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Aug 06, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, Australia (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (unstretched), 84 x 85 cm. (33.0 x 33.4 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Aug 03, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 103cm x 149cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD950

Jul 23, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, Australia (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (unstretched), 84 x 85 cm. (33.0 x 33.4 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Jul 17, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 101cm x 146cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Jul 09, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (unstretched), 84 x 85 cm. (33.0 x 33.4 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Jun 29, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 98cm x 176cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,500

Jun 25, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (unstretched), 84 x 85 cm. (33.0 x 33.4 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Jun 11, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (unstretched), 84 x 85 cm. (33.0 x 33.4 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

May 18, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 98cm x 176cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

May 07, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (unframed), 84 x 85 cm. (33.0 x 33.4 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Apr 21, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 100cm x 147cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,000

Apr 06, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 93cm x 126cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD550

Apr 06, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 80cm x 80cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD325

Apr 06, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 101cm x 146cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD900

Mar 24, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, (c1914 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 61 x 91 x 3 cm. (24.0 x 35.8 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD700

Mar 24, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 100 x 100 x 3 cm. (39.3 x 39.3 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD1,500

Mar 16, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 100cm x 150cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,000

Feb 23, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 79cm x 80cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD375

Feb 23, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 98cm x 176cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Feb 23, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 80cm x 79cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD800

Feb 23, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 100 x 100 cm. (39.3 x 39.3 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Jan 27, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 80cm x 80cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD350

Jan 27, 2025

GALYA PWERLE, ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 80cm x 79cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Dec 08, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 100cm x 150cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Nov 24, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, (c1914 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 61 x 91 x 3 cm. (24.0 x 35.8 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Nov 17, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, “”Awelye Atnwengerrp””, Acrylic on linen., 79cm x 80cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD325

Oct 27, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 72cm x 131cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD600

Oct 22, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 50cm x 57cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD300

Oct 07, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 80cm x 80cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Oct 07, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 101cm x 146cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Sep 22, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, (c1914 – 2006), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 61 x 91 x 3 cm. (24.0 x 35.8 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Sep 22, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 72cm x 131cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD550

Aug 25, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 110cm x 149cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,000

Aug 04, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 100cm x 150cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Aug 04, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 110cm x 149cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Aug 04, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 78cm x 80cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD275

Jul 28, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwegerrp, 2013, acrylic on Belgian linen (ready to hang), 80 x 56 x 2 cm. (31 1/2 x 22.0 x 0.7 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD650

Jul 23, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 98cm x 138cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD750

Jul 23, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 80cm x 80cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD375

Jul 23, 2024

GALYA PWERLE (BORN CIRCA 1930), Awelye Atnwengerrp 2021

Gibson’s

Passed

Jul 07, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 79cm x 81cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD500

Jun 23, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 56 x 80 x 3 cm. (22.0 x 31 1/2 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD800

Jun 16, 2024

GALYA PWERLE Awelye Atnwengerrp

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Jun 16, 2024

GALYA PWERLE Awelye Atnwengerrp

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD400

May 26, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2013, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 56 x 80 x 3 cm. (22.0 x 31 1/2 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

May 19, 2024

GALYA PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp” Acrylic on linen. Painted in 2021. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Artwork is not stretched. 110cm x 149cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

May 19, 2024

GALYA PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp” Acrylic on linen. Painted in 2021. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Artwork is stretched and ready to hang. 98cm x 151cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,200

Mar 24, 2024

GALYA PWERLE, (c1930 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 56 x 80 x 3 cm. (22.0 x 31 1/2 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Jan 28, 2024

GALYA PWERLE ” Awelye Atnwengerrp” Acrylic on linen. Painted in 2020.

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Jan 28, 2024

GALYA PWERLE ” Awelye Atnwengerrp ” Acrylic on linen. Painted in 2021.

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Dec 03, 2023

GALYA PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp ” Acrylic on linen

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Dec 03, 2023

GALYA PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp ” Acrylic on linen

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Nov 05, 2023

GALYA PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD450

Oct 17, 2023

GALYA PWERLE”Awelye Atnwengerrp”Acrylic on linen. …

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD800

Aug 27, 2023

GALYA PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Aug 27, 2023

GALYA PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD700

Aug 27, 2023

GALYA PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Aug 27, 2023

GALYA PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD500

Aug 10, 2023

GALYA PWERLE”Awelye Atnwengerrp”Acrylic on linen.Painted in 2022.Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.Artwork is not stretched.110cm x 135cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD900

Aug 10, 2023

GALYA PWERLE”Awelye Atnwengerrp”Acrylic on linen.Painted in 2022.Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.Artwork is not stretched.84cm x 85cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD600

Aug 10, 2023

GALYA PWERLE”Awelye Atnwengerrp”Acrylic on linen.Painted in 2022.Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.Artwork is not stretched.85cm x 86cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD950

Jun 18, 2023

GALYA PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD225

Jun 18, 2023

GALYA PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Jun 18, 2023

GALYA PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Jun 18, 2023

GALYA PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD500

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